Wednesday

04-03-2026 Vol 19

Category: Congress

Jordan calls on DOJ to prosecute ex-CIA Director Brennan

House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan is asking the Justice Department to prosecute former CIA director John Brennan for allegedly lying to Congress more than two years ago. It’s the...

Vulnerable House Republicans press Johnson on Obamacare subsidies

Thirteen vulnerable Republicans are urging Speaker Mike Johnson to “immediately turn our focus” to extending Obamacare subsidies after the government reopens. The group, led by GOP Reps. Jen Kiggans...

Johnson says he won’t block a floor vote to release the Epstein files

Speaker Mike Johnson said in an interview Tuesday morning he would allow a floor vote on a bipartisan bill compelling the full release of the Jeffrey Epstein files —...

Trump-pardoned Jan. 6 rioter arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Jeffries

Jeffries praised state and federal authorities for apprehending the suspect.

John Thune casts doubt on hearing for Trump nominee who sent racist texts

Senate Majority Leader John Thune signaled Tuesday that President Donald Trump's embattled nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel should not go forward with a confirmation hearing later...

Trump-backed Gallrein officially launches bid to unseat Massie

Kentucky GOP Rep. Thomas Massie has officially drawn a Donald Trump-backed challenger. Ed Gallrein, who preemptively earned the president’s endorsement last week, launched his campaign Tuesday to oust the...

Capitol agenda: Time for a new CR?

Republicans know the House-passed funding patch is probably no longer viable as the shutdown inches closer to the Nov. 21 expiration date. But they’re split over how much more...

GOP leaders map out potential Obamacare extension as hard-liners warm to health talks

The discussions surround how to structure and advance an extension of key insurance subsidies before the end of the year.

Thune hopes White House withdraws Ingrassia nomination

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Monday he hopes the White House withdraws Paul Ingrassia's Office of Special Counsel nomination, after POLITICO reported on texts that showed him making...

Republicans broach a longer stopgap bill as shutdown enters fourth week

What was a seven-week funding punt is now a four-week patch, and some in the GOP want to extend funding into next year.